New Zealand vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
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Based on 13 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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NZ
Rating: 247
SA
Rating: 243
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Connor Esterhuizen
SA
Sixes (1+)
Ben Sears
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Zakary Foulkes
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Devon Conway
NZ
Catches (1+)
Connor Esterhuizen
SA
Catches (1+)
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
Sixes (1+)
George Linde
SA
Fours (2+)
Tony de Zorzi
SA
Fours (2+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 13 H2H matches
Seddon Park
Hamilton, New Zealand
Based on the last 7 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2018). Rain-affected matches excluded.
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NZ at Seddon Park
Top Scorer
Kane Williamson
213 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tim Southee
9 wkts
SA at Seddon Park
Top Scorer
George Linde
33 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wiaan Mulder
2 wkts
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New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | c Connor Esterhuizen b Wiaan Mulder | 60 | 49 | 5 | 2 | 122.45 |
| Tom Latham (wk) | c Ottneil Baartman b Keshav Maharaj | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 110 |
| Tim Robinson | b George Linde | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Nick Kelly | b Wiaan Mulder | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 175 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | b Ottneil Baartman | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 142.86 |
| James Neesham | c Connor Esterhuizen b Gerald Coetzee | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Cole McConchie | not out | 18* | 12 | 1 | 1 | 150 |
| Josh Clarkson | not out | 26* | 9 | 2 | 2 | 288.89 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj (c) | 3 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| George Linde | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiaan Mulder | c Devon Conway b Mitchell Santner | 16 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 80 |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) | c Tim Robinson b Ben Sears | 8 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 66.67 |
| Tony de Zorzi | c Josh Clarkson b Cole McConchie | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Rubin Hermann | c Lockie Ferguson b James Neesham | 19 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Jason Smith | c Ben Sears b Mitchell Santner | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Dian Forrester | c Lockie Ferguson b Ben Sears | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| George Linde | c Cole McConchie b Lockie Ferguson | 33 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 275 |
| Gerald Coetzee | c Cole McConchie b Lockie Ferguson | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Keshav Maharaj (c) | c Tim Robinson b Lockie Ferguson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | c James Neesham b Lockie Ferguson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ottneil Baartman | not out | 0* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3.3 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 4.85 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sears | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 4.67 | 3 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 6.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole McConchie | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
George Linde
SA
|
100.4 |
| 2 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
81.1 |
| 3 |
Lockie Ferguson
NZ
|
69.6 |
| 4 |
Josh Clarkson
NZ
|
63.6 |
| 5 |
Wiaan Mulder
SA
|
62.8 |
| 6 |
Ben Sears
NZ
|
62.8 |
| 7 |
Devon Conway
NZ
|
52.8 |
| 8 |
Cole McConchie
NZ
|
46.5 |
| 9 |
Nick Kelly
NZ
|
42.7 |
| 10 |
Rubin Hermann
SA
|
41.2 |
| 11 |
Gerald Coetzee
SA
|
34.0 |
| 12 |
Ottneil Baartman
SA
|
33.2 |
| 13 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
18.0 |
| 14 |
Jason Smith
SA
|
16.8 |
| 15 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
16.8 |
| 16 |
Dian Forrester
SA
|
16.7 |
| 17 |
Tom Latham
NZ
|
15.9 |
| 18 |
Nqobani Mokoena
SA
|
15.6 |
| 19 |
Connor Esterhuizen
SA
|
9.6 |
| 20 |
Kyle Jamieson
NZ
|
8.0 |
| 21 |
Tony de Zorzi
SA
|
0.7 |
| 22 |
Tim Robinson
NZ
|
0.6 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
New Zealand Level T20I Series: Dominant Win at Seddon Park
New Zealand levelled the T20I series at 1-1 with a dominant 68-run victory at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Tuesday, 17 March. They posted 175/6 and then bowled South Africa out for 107 in the 16th over.
New Zealand Innings – 175/6
Devon Conway made 60 off 49 to anchor the innings, with Nick Kelly (21 off 12, SR 175) and Mitchell Santner (20 off 14, SR 142.86) providing the middle-order momentum. Josh Clarkson lit up the closing overs with 26 not out off 9 balls (SR 288.89) to push the total to 175/6. Wiaan Mulder (2/14) was South Africa’s best bowler.
South Africa Chase – 107 All Out
South Africa’s top order crumbled again. They were 31/3 inside 7 overs. Lockie Ferguson was outstanding – 3/16 from 3.3 overs (econ 4.85) – while Ben Sears took 3/14 from three overs. George Linde hit an entertaining 33 off 12 (SR 275) down the order, but it was just cosmetic. South Africa were all out for 107 in 15.3 overs, losing the series level going into match three.
Statz Ratings
George Linde (66.3) led the Statz Ratings despite being on the losing side, his late batting cameo propelling him to the top. Santner (64.3) and Ferguson (57.7) were the standouts for the winners.
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Linde | South Africa | 66.3 |
| 2 | Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 64.3 |
| 3 | Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | 57.7 |
| 4 | Ben Sears | New Zealand | 53.8 |
| 5 | Josh Clarkson | New Zealand | 50.2 |
Statz Ratings powered by Statz Cricket – combining batting impact, bowling effectiveness, and contextual factors on a 0-100 scale.
New Zealand vs South Africa: who played
New Zealand won by 68 runs in T20I 2026 at Seddon Park on 17 March 2026. Devon Conway top-scored with 60 off 49 balls and Ben Sears took 3/14.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand XI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Josh Clarkson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Lockie Ferguson. South Africa XI: Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman.
Who won New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand won by 68 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs South Africa played?
New Zealand vs South Africa was played at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Tuesday 17 March 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand scored 175/6 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 107/10 in 15.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs South Africa?
George Linde was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 100/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Devon Conway top-scored with 60 off 49 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Ben Sears took 3/14 in 3 overs.